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Monday, June 27, 2011

Gotcha Lola Joy- 2 years!!

Two years ago today...God gave us Lola Joy Kalkidane!!! Our hearts were so full of love for this sweet baby girl!


We were overcome and overwhelmed with the presence of the Lord. How He had chosen her for us...and us for her. He had gone before us. He had cared for her. He had loved on her.

And finally, we beheld God's precious gift. We celebrated that gift of JOY today. It was Lola Joy day!!

We went to the Hard Rock Cafe in downtown Louisville...one of our favorite spots.






Then we headed to get some Ice Cream..a favorite treat of LJ's!

Off to Graeter's we went!!!



Here she is...our spunky little bundle of JOY!!!


My life has forever been changed since I met this little girl. She is a one-of-a-kind treasure! She is sassy...spunky...sweet...loving...bossy....hilarious...super smart...and my daughter. So honored and blessed. So thankful we said yes to the call God placed on our hearts.


WE LOVE YOU LOLA JOY!!!!!


Be the Hope 4 Orphans!


Julie

9 comments:

stacy said...

Congratulations!! And she is such a lucky girl to have such a wonderful family. You are all so blessed!
Stacy

The Waite Family said...

Just adorable! We celebrate 1 year with Lily today! Time sure does fly.

Heather Kightlinger said...

What a blessing she has been to us all! She brings us so much JOY everytime we see her with that sweet smile and fun personality! We love you Lola Joy!:)

Donna said...

You described her perfectly. She's such a beautiful, perfect little girl. She truly is God's Promise. Momaw and Popaw love you Lola Joy Kalkidane!!!!!

Mi Jean said...

Lola Joy is a walking,talking,singing,dancing big bundle of Joy!!!!What would our life been without her!!!!!!!

The Gutmans' said...

What a precious "Gift" that our big God has entrusted her forever family with. What a big bundle of joy she is, that smile priceless!!!! We love you Lolo Joy and are so thankful that we get to be a part of your life, you are such a blessing. Your momma, bubba's & sissy are pretty awesome too!!

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The Gutmans' said...

Okay lets try this 1 more time, ugh!!! 1st of all I want to apologize for my typos in my 1st comment, second we want to give a big shout out to Doug, you are an awesome day & we think you totally rock, we meant to type in daddy after momma & before bubba's & sissy. That's what happens when your old like us, ha!!!!